salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,560 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 31 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Harvey?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Harvey
| Size | Harvey | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $861 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,117 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,495 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Harvey overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Harvey, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Harvey
Life in Harvey
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harvey?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $278 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $88,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Harvey, IL?
Renting in Harvey costs a median of about $889 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Harvey?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,560 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Harvey cheap or expensive?
Harvey is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $45,760. It ranks 31st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Harvey?
The median homeowner in Harvey pays $2,628 a year in property taxes, about 2.98% of the median home value.
Is Harvey more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Harvey?
The median home value in Harvey is $88,100, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.
20,230 people live in Harvey. Numbers are typical (middle) values.